Rives Coleman
Martinsville,VA
Summary
Extensive experience at the area’s oldest real estate firm (98 years). Building relationships has been a key to my success as both an agent and as the principal broker. I have established opportunities for staff development that have increased productivity in a very difficult local market. I use collaborative strategies to highlight community involvement of the firm.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Broker/President
Rives S. Brown Realtors
01.2022 - Current
- Negotiates contracts for clients to ensure customer satisfaction
- Provides knowledge of local community
- Serves as mentor to new agents
- Develops opportunities for professional develop activities for all staff
- Sustains relationships with current and former clients
Sales Agent
Rives S. Brown Realtors
01.1992 - 01.2022
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hampden Sydney College
Farmville, VA05-1992
Skills
- Team leadership and motivation
- Staff training and development
- Market analysis expertise
- Relationship building
- Social media marketing
- Extensive knowledge of contracts/negotiation
- Clear understanding of national, state, and local real estate market
Affiliations
President of Martinsville, Henry, Patrick County Board of Realtors 1999
Board member of Martinsville, Henry, Patrick County Board of Realtors 1997-2001, 2015-2017
Board member of Smith Rives Sports Complex Authority 2017-2023
Blue Ridge Library Board 2017-2026
Vice-Chair 2025-2026
Chair 2026-2027
Board member of Martinsville Henry County United Way
Certification
GRI Graduate, Epro 500
Timeline
Principal Broker/President
Rives S. Brown Realtors
01.2022 - Current
Sales Agent
Rives S. Brown Realtors
01.1992 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hampden Sydney College